Principal's News
October 4-8 is Conference Week. School dismisses at 1:00 p.m. so teachers can conference with parents/guardians and students. We will also hold 504 meetings and Student Support Team (SST meetings).
On Monday, Sept. 27 we had an assembly during PE classes to learn about Hispanic Heritage Month. Students watched videos about the different between Latino, Latinx and Hispanic. We also learned more about members of the San Carlos community and their contributions so we are able to recognize people in our neighborhood. Additionally, we taught behavior expectations, PAWS, in different areas of our campus:
- Practice Safety
- Accept Responsibility
- Work Ethically
- Show Respect
During lunch, students should space out 6 feet apart when eating and any time they are not masked outside. Students should keep hands and feet to themselves and play or spend free time in ways that are safe and respectful-basketball, soccer, handball, four square, volleyball, board games, reading or talking with friends. Students should keep language positive and refrain from joking or teasing others including their friends.
We encourage students to go to an adult on campus. "If you see something, say something", so we are able to help keep all students safe and maintain a positive learning environment. We use restorative circles to help students work through conflict and restore or repair a relationship when they have broken expectations.
We are disheartened by social media platforms that encourage students to engage in vandalism of property or aggressive behavior toward staff. At Tierra Linda, we had only one initial incident of vandalism in a bathroom in early September. TL staff continue to teach and acknowledge when students follow expectations for engaging with peers and staff.
Masks and Physical Distancing
Students are required to wear masks at school indoors. Please consider sending you child with an extra mask in their backpack. It's always good to have an extra on these warm days. Masks are required indoors and optional outside. We encourage students to wear masks at all times except when outside taking a mask break. Students are encouraged to be six feet apart when eating or outside without a mask.
Attendance
Please call the office if your child is absent (650-508-7370) or email [email protected]. Leave the reason for the absence on the voicemail or in the email
Math Club and Competition
Math Club meets on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Students can email Mr. De at [email protected] for more information. Math teachers shared the details of Math Club with students. The AMC 8 will be held in the third week of January, and Mathcounts is generally the first Saturday of February. Students are guaranteed participation in AMC if they sign up by the deadline. For Mathcounts, not everyone who wants to compete will be able to. We will have tryouts due to the limited number of spaces available per school. Participation in Math Club is required for both contests.
*Students may sign up for just one contest, or both.
AMC 8 (deadline Oct. 15): https://forms.gle/TEvHjY99oXtzxvnd6
Mathcounts (deadline Oct. 22): https://forms.gle/eLu5jTgV4stjb19y5
TLM PTA News
Thank you for supporting PTA!
This year, PTA is working hard to focus our efforts on programs and activities that will make a positive difference for the kids in our school and enhance their educational experience. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $65,000 to help us do this and our ask is $250 per family. We are currently 75% to our goal. We can make it with your help! Your financial support, at whatever level your family can give, helps ensure we have the funds required to continue to support Classrooms and Teachers, Community Building Events, Art and Special Programs, and Advocacy efforts across our district and throughout the state.
Meanwhile, to celebrate our school spirit and “Better Together!” campaign, we will have a TL-Mariposa T-shirt (approved for TL PE wear!). Sponsors will be recognized on the back of the shirt and receive complimentary shirts for their immediate family. Additional sponsor benefits outlined HERE.
Deadline for sponsorship to ensure name/logo is on the t-shirt is extended to October 8th.
Thank you so much to all who have already donated!
October PTA Meeting
We hope you can join us on October 18th art 7:00pm via Zoom. PTA meetings are a great opportunity to hear directly from principals and connect with our parent community. HERE is zoom meeting link. Meeting ID: 841 9130 8616 / Passcode: 254093 (Note, we are using the same mtg ID and passcode all year.)
San Carlos Library Hosted Field Trips in October
The San Carlos Library is very excited to offer Tierra Linda Middle School students a free opportunity to learn about sustainability and environmentalism (and make pie!) over three FREE field trips on Saturdays from 10/16-10/30. All trips will begin and end at the San Carlos Library and include library staff chaperones (at least 1 adult for every 10 students). Transportation and lunch are provided as well. Click HERE for more information.
Thank you so much!
San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)
We are grateful to the local businesses --large and small--that support our schools. A BIG thank you to Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Black Mountain Properties, California Water Services, Lyngso Garden Supply, Presidio Bay Ventures and John McAfee, State Farm Insurance who have already committed to supporting SCEF this fundraising year. Do you have a business, and would like to explore the benefits of being a sponsor? See more details here: https://scefkids.org/take-action/businesses.
So many ways to give! Your support of our schools is appreciated and necessary, and there are many ways for you to give (https://scefkids.org/donate).
So many ways to give! Your support of our schools is appreciated and necessary, and there are many ways for you to give (https://scefkids.org/donate).
The Voicebox Choir is BACK!
Murphy Music Camps is so excited to reopen this award-winning choir after a year and a half of COVID restrictions. The Voicebox Choir had become a staple of San Carlos and one of the best middle school choirs on the peninsula. Mrs. Murphy hopes to return it to its former glory! This choir is open to all 6th-8th graders. We will be hosting an informational meeting on Monday, Sep. 27 at 7:00pm, via Zoom and our first rehearsal will be on Wednesday, Sep. 29 at 1:30 in the TL Band Room. We hope to see you there!"
Zoom meeting ID: 925 1907 7310
Password: voicebox
Zoom meeting ID: 925 1907 7310
Password: voicebox
Healthy Cities Tutoring
Fall Tutoring Orientation on October 13 at 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.
Don’t miss our upcoming New Tutor Orientation and Training -(Attend only one session)
- 10AM – Join us for our in person Tutor Orientation and Training,
held at the San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos
- 10AM – Join us for our in person Tutor Orientation and Training,
held at the San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos
- 7PM – Join us on Zoom for our remote Tutor Orientation and Training
Zoom link will be emailed to participants via the evite (see below)
Zoom link will be emailed to participants via the evite (see below)
Join other new tutors and learn more about HCT and our program, meet our staff and have all your questions answered!
Following the orientation session is our Fall Training led by HCT staff and teachers from our schools. Learn valuable techniques for engaging and supporting your student. We hope to see you there!
10:00–10:35am OR 7:00–7:35pm New Tutor Orientation:
If you have not tutored with us, this session covers everything you need to know to get started with a student!
If you have not tutored with us, this session covers everything you need to know to get started with a student!
10:45–11:30am OR 7:45–8:30pm Tutor Tips Training:
Interactive and fun training on how to make the most out of your tutoring sessions in person or over Zoom. Chance to ask questions following the meeting.
Interactive and fun training on how to make the most out of your tutoring sessions in person or over Zoom. Chance to ask questions following the meeting.
San Carlos Children's Theater
Join friends from all the San Carlos middle school's in this year's school production ANNIE JR! Everyone who signs up will get a part in the show.
6th, 7th and 8th graders are asked to attend a short audition on October 5th to be assigned characters.
Grab a flyer in the office for more details and register for ANNIE JR at San Carlos Children’s Theater. But don’t wait too long! Auditions will be held October 5th and rehearsals begin in mid-October.
Code for Congress, Code for Your Future
The 2021 Congressional App Challenge (Middle and High School Students) is a district-wide competition to encourage kids to learn how to code. The challenge is the most prestigious prize in student computer science where students are invited to design and create their own app.
Winning apps are eligible to be displayed in the US Capitol Building and students are invited to a reception in Washington, D.C. Learn more. Submissions Due November 1.
Winning apps are eligible to be displayed in the US Capitol Building and students are invited to a reception in Washington, D.C. Learn more. Submissions Due November 1.
Community Foundation of San Carlos
The Community Foundation of San Carlos is proud to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month!
To us, Latinx Heritage Month is about honoring the different and diverse cultures and heritages, celebrating in the joy, the strength, and contributions of our Latinx community as well as continuing to learn more about its rich cultures and history.
We have a list of resources to share and are honored to uplift and amplify the voices of our community members.
Happy Latinx Heritage Month!
To us, Latinx Heritage Month is about honoring the different and diverse cultures and heritages, celebrating in the joy, the strength, and contributions of our Latinx community as well as continuing to learn more about its rich cultures and history.
We have a list of resources to share and are honored to uplift and amplify the voices of our community members.
Happy Latinx Heritage Month!
San Mateo County Reads
San Mateo County Reads fosters community building, enthusiasm for reading, and deep discussions by inviting people to participate in a reading experience across the county. This year, students and families can choose from a range of books under the theme of "Good Trouble." Learn more.
Parent Education Series
In a new Spanish language event, Leo Zarazua, mindful educator at Mission Be, presents Crianza Consciente: Reduciendo el Estrés y la Ansiedad para Padres de Familia (Español). Por favor únete a nosotros! (October 6, Online)
On October 7, join bestselling authors Dr. Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson for
What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance and Motivation.
This special event is hosted by Peninsula Health Care District and SMUHSD (Online).
If you missed last week's conversation with Frank Bruni and Alice Kleeman,
Beyond Being Admitted: Making the Most of the College Experience, here's a link to the video.
This is a great program to share with your students!
On October 7, join bestselling authors Dr. Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson for
What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance and Motivation.
This special event is hosted by Peninsula Health Care District and SMUHSD (Online).
If you missed last week's conversation with Frank Bruni and Alice Kleeman,
Beyond Being Admitted: Making the Most of the College Experience, here's a link to the video.
This is a great program to share with your students!
COVID Reminders - Stay Home When Sick and Get Tested
Staying home when sick and getting tested for COVID-19 are two of the most effective ways to keep our community safe. Click here to for more information.
Common Symptoms of COVID-19 (CDPH)
- Headache, Fever or Chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Muscle or body aches, New Loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea
- If you have any of the symptoms listed above, call your school office to report an illness, stay home, and take a COVID test.
- If you need to report a COVID case, please call our District Nurse - Page Pollack at 650-632-8300 (Arroyo Office) or Human Resources at 650-590-5922 if the Nurse is unavailable.
For additional information, visit our COVID-19 Resources page and review the SCSD Health & Safety Plan.
Common Symptoms of COVID-19 (CDPH)
- Headache, Fever or Chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Muscle or body aches, New Loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea
- If you have any of the symptoms listed above, call your school office to report an illness, stay home, and take a COVID test.
- If you need to report a COVID case, please call our District Nurse - Page Pollack at 650-632-8300 (Arroyo Office) or Human Resources at 650-590-5922 if the Nurse is unavailable.
For additional information, visit our COVID-19 Resources page and review the SCSD Health & Safety Plan.
Curative Van
Please take advantage of the COVID-19 testing provided by the San Mateo County Health Department.
Click on the link to sign up at one of the following locations to begin your regular weekly testing:
- Central Middle School (parking lot, under solar structure)
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
- Fridays 11:00 am-5:00 pm (effective August 17, 2021)
- Other Community Based Testing sites in San Mateo County Here
Click on the link to sign up at one of the following locations to begin your regular weekly testing:
- Central Middle School (parking lot, under solar structure)
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
- Fridays 11:00 am-5:00 pm (effective August 17, 2021)
- Other Community Based Testing sites in San Mateo County Here